Big Brake Kits
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Blckshdw
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Tiggerr
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Think SSBB is the only one made anymore. The rears are supposed to be shit thought from what I've read. Big bucks! Personally I'd just switch to the stock TBSS brakes. Which are basically the same as the LWB and V8 TB, Envoy, Rainier...etc...only difference is TBSS has cast iron calipers. If you want the looks there's plenty of drilled/slotted rotors to chose from. You can get powder coated calipers, or paint them, have them coated.
I do know you have to at least have 17" wheels for the V8/TBSS setup. Calipers/pads are the same, just bigger rotor and caliper bracket
I do know you have to at least have 17" wheels for the V8/TBSS setup. Calipers/pads are the same, just bigger rotor and caliper bracket
Tiggerr
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Hadn't seen he ever got that done. I'll have to check it out24v 4.2 said:
For the $$ though. Stock TBSS brake are more than adequate. Especially for street use. imho these trucks stop pretty well for 2+ tons. Even with stock 6cyl brakes
- Dec 5, 2011
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I was thinking of going with the Baer brakes cause I already have ss wheels.. The vendor on the ss site with the zo6 if u price it out will be over or close to $2000 with the zo6 calipers.. So it's cheaper to get the Baer brakes kit that they sell for the ss.. Just wanted to make sure if the Baer will just bolt on it should...
Tiggerr
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Anything for a TBSS should work on all gmt360's I believe except maybe the rear brake lines. Think they are unique. Different axle
Tiggerr
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Hoses is what I meant. Think the brake hoses are different on a TBSS in rear. Maybe not. Thought I saw that somewhere. Maybe it was just earlier years. No way I could justify the $$ for those brakes tho. If you were autocrossing or road or oval racing it maybe.... But who does that with these heavy beasts lol. They look great though.
Wooluf1952
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Tiggerr
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I hear ya! I'd like a set too. For about half that price tho lol. I'll go the TBSS route. Unless I hit the lotto. Since I never play it not holding my breath lolpalitoiii said:
Blckshdw
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Of course, if you already have a LWB, then only upgrade you can do is shell out the cash for those big boy kits. 
24v 4.2
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- Jan 16, 2013
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Braided stainless steel brake lines definitely helped my i6 Trailblazer. I did the ext brake mod, the stainless steel lines and they were a big improvement. I didn't have to push the pedal as far and it seemed to grab harder. The pedal was also a lot less spongy.
I combined the ext brake mod (w/ brakemotive d&s rotors), stainless steel brake lines, Belltech suspension with SS springs up front, and wide tires on the SS wheels I had and it would stop on a dime. I don't think any more braking power would have been necessary.
Definitely going to go the same route with the Aero.
If you're 06 or later, the ss lines also seemed to help Stabilitrak work more efficiently (active for a shorter period of time).
Unless I start road racing or towing very frequently, I don't think I could justify the price of the Baer kit or the Z06 kit.
I combined the ext brake mod (w/ brakemotive d&s rotors), stainless steel brake lines, Belltech suspension with SS springs up front, and wide tires on the SS wheels I had and it would stop on a dime. I don't think any more braking power would have been necessary.
Definitely going to go the same route with the Aero.
If you're 06 or later, the ss lines also seemed to help Stabilitrak work more efficiently (active for a shorter period of time).
Unless I start road racing or towing very frequently, I don't think I could justify the price of the Baer kit or the Z06 kit.
Tiggerr
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Where did you get your ss hoses? Haven't seen a source on those anywhere. Was gonna have mine made when I get to it. Definitely makes a big difference in pedal feel. I've used them in many other vehicles.24v 4.2 said:
24v 4.2
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- Jan 16, 2013
- 430
Clarksville Fasteners, number is 931-553-8697Tiggerr said:
I know there was some kind of difference in the brake lines for certain years. I know 06 and on matches the Trailblazer SS brake lines, but I'm not sure about earlier years.
Not sure if these guys have the earlier style or not.
Tiggerr
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Thx I'll check it out. I knew there was some kinda difference in the hoses with the TBSS. Mine's an 04.
HARDTRAILZ
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- Nov 18, 2011
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Not sure if the difference is in the lines. I know the ABS setup is different, but thought the lines were the same.
Found out through some research that the 02-05 are differnt and on the SS forum someone said they got a set from clarksville for an 02.
Here is an option for the front only I found as well though.
http://thmotorsports.com/i-1686176.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=1686176NOFITMENT&utm_campaign=GoogleShoppingSeanNOFITMENT&adtype=pla&kw=&gclid=CjwKEAjwkcWrBRDg5u6SuPS11C0SJAChLLAHqzigkS70l7wDnwBbl3oC_H8mf9coFqTw-taJWOfE3hoCZkDw_wcB&aid=9259544
Found out through some research that the 02-05 are differnt and on the SS forum someone said they got a set from clarksville for an 02.
Here is an option for the front only I found as well though.
http://thmotorsports.com/i-1686176.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=1686176NOFITMENT&utm_campaign=GoogleShoppingSeanNOFITMENT&adtype=pla&kw=&gclid=CjwKEAjwkcWrBRDg5u6SuPS11C0SJAChLLAHqzigkS70l7wDnwBbl3oC_H8mf9coFqTw-taJWOfE3hoCZkDw_wcB&aid=9259544
Mooseman
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One difference between 02-05 and 06-on is they went to cast iron front calipers whereas the older ones were aluminum, which tends to flex more. I did notice that difference between my 02 EXT and my 06 9-7x. The 06 are way firmer.
Wooluf1952
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